After nearly five years of silence, Lars Jensen and Myrkgrav is back with more of the rich local history from Ringerike. With him on his team are amongst others renown folk musician Olav Luksengård Mjelva on Norway’s national instrument – Hardanger fiddle; and Bernt Fjellestad of Guardians of Time on guest vocals. This no fancy new wave of anything – it’s simply good ol’ folk metal. www.myrkgrav.com

Following their successful debut album Åsa, Voluspaa is shortening the waiting time before their next full-length with yet another epic Viking metal hymn. The keywords here are aggressive screams, big choirs and fierce guitar riffs, all wrapped in a proud and loud package. www.voluspaa.com